BMW X6: Potential Fire Risk
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW X6, BMW X5. Units affected: 10
- Reason
- The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-07-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/62c56680-2120-4d47-a14f-32071b7a3785